Beyond the Ropes: Hidden Royal Pavilion Tours Return
Brighton & Hove Museums is inviting visitors to step behind the ropes at the Royal Pavilion to discover the hidden secrets of Regency life with three extraordinary behind-the-scenes tours.
Running from early May 2025, the tours are booking only and include:
Behind Closed Doors Tour – Upper Chambers
Behind Closed Doors Tour – Ground Floor
These guided experiences reveal the Royal Pavilion as you’ve never seen it before—peeling back its glamorous façade to uncover the real stories of royal staff, secret passageways, and unseen splendour.
The Basement & Tunnel Tour explores the Pavilion’s underground heart. Wander through the vaulted servants’ quarters and WWII air raid shelter before following a hidden tunnel to the former royal stables—now Brighton Museum. Tours run on select Tuesdays and every Saturday, and include entry to the main Pavilion after your journey below.
Meanwhile, the Behind Closed Doors Tours offers a rare look into the public and private lives of the Pavilion’s inhabitants. From ornate reception rooms to hidden staircases, these tours brings to life the contrast between royal luxury and servant labour. It’s the perfect choice for those curious about how the Pavilion really worked, above and below.
These tours are intimate, exclusive, and in high demand—book early at the links above to unlock the secrets of Brighton’s most iconic palace.
